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We recommend healthy eating as part of self nurturing and nurturing your loved ones.

Here are some suggestions from the Tai Sophia Institute , a preeminent academic institution for wellness-based education, clinical care & research for healthy foods which will boost your immune system.

Ten Top Immune-Boosting Foods

What you eat has a huge impact on how well your immune system is able to function. Eating whole, nutrient-dense foods offers your body the building blocks it needs for optimal immunity—and optimal health—in any season.

Garlic—antimicrobial and stimulates the immune system
Fish oil—omega-3’s increase phagocytic activity and strengthen cell membranes
Leafy greens—high in B vitamins, minerals, and beta-carotene
Berries—packed with antioxidants to deal with the aftermath of immune battles
Citrus—high in vitamin C and other bioflavonoids
Chicken Soup—delicious, digestible, and familiar; it’s also nutrient-rich
Ginger—antioxidant, antimicrobial, and warming to fend off colds
Elderberry—loaded with antioxidants and helps your cells hide from viruses
Carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes—packed with beta-carotene and other phytonutrients
Mushrooms—high in immune-boosting polysaccharides

Besides keeping yourself well-nourished, get outside for sunshine and a walk every day, allow for plenty of rest, and spend some time in good company—all activities that will support excellent immunity.